Sharon is a passionate advocate for driving shared values and positive change in the world. She recognises the advancement of the capabilities of our commercial, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and legal professionals as integral to building a better future for people, prosperity, and the planet.

As the Group Regional Head of APAC at WorldCC, Sharon spearheads the association's activities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Her commitment extends to supporting the WorldCC Foundation, where she actively champions sustainable and inclusive contracting practices.

With over two decades of executive experience in Australia and internationally, particularly in the non-profit membership space, Sharon has played a pivotal role in advancing global procurement and supply chain expertise, while ensuring diversity and inclusion are top of mind. Whether as the Director of Global Programs at Procurious or as General Manager for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Sharon has consistently aimed to elevate the capabilities and profile of the procurement and supply chain profession across the region.

Sharon is dedicated to driving positive change in the world—one contract at a time!

As CEO of Australia's longest running networking group for women in business, Cheryl Grey has the honour of celebrating and supporting the success of thousands of women business owners and leaders.

Having built her own successful communication and public relations firm following more than 25 years' experience in consulting, she took on the national leadership role with Women's Network Australia in 2021.

Based in Brisbane, Cheryl began her career as a journalist at Queensland's leading daily newspaper, The Courier-Mail, where she spent almost a decade reporting, before moving into a role as Senior Media Advisor for a prominent female Queensland Senator and then leader of a national political party.

Cheryl's private sector roles have included consulting to diverse clients ranging from fintech start-ups to multi-national and global enterprises. She has worked extensively with government agencies and the not-for-profit sector.

As an experienced presenter and trainer, Cheryl has formed long-lasting relationships supporting Boards, CEOs and senior executives, guiding them to successfully communicate and connect with their customers and stakeholders.

In an acknowledgment of Cheryl's professional expertise and experience, she was selected to participate in the first all-female Australian trade delegation to China in October 2018, among 25 Australian business women who traveled with the China Australia Trade and Investment Council.

Cheryl has held a number of not-for-profit Board roles and has operated the Mulberry Seed Communication consultancy in Brisbane for seven years.

Aligning with her mission to support and empower women. Cheryl is also the Oceania Market Lead for WEConnect International - an organization that aims to put more money in the hands of women-owned businesses.

She was also recently elected Co-Vice President of the National Council of Women of Queensland.